final
Refers to something that happens at the very end of a series of events, a process, or a period of time. It also describes a decision, result, or state that is permanent and cannot be changed.
例文
3 / 5This is the final episode of my favorite TV show.
This is the final episode of my favorite TV show.
The committee will announce the final decision on Monday.
The committee will announce the final decision on Monday.
That's my final offer, so take it or leave it!
That's my final offer, so take it or leave it!
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word 'FINish'. The 'FINal' step is the one that leads to the 'FINish' line.
クイックテスト
Please make sure you check the ___ version of the report for mistakes.
正解!
正解は: final
例文
This is the final episode of my favorite TV show.
everydayThis is the final episode of my favorite TV show.
The committee will announce the final decision on Monday.
formalThe committee will announce the final decision on Monday.
That's my final offer, so take it or leave it!
informalThat's my final offer, so take it or leave it!
The students are preparing for their final research presentation.
academicThe students are preparing for their final research presentation.
We need to approve the final draft of the budget by Friday.
businessWe need to approve the final draft of the budget by Friday.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
the final straw
the final straw (the last problem in a series that makes a situation unbearable)
the final word
the final word (the power to make the ultimate decision)
final countdown
final countdown (the counting of time remaining before an event begins)
よく混同される語
'Last' can mean the most recent one (e.g., last week), whereas 'final' strictly means the end of a series with nothing following it.
使い方のコツ
The word 'final' is used both to indicate position in a sequence (the last one) and the level of authority (cannot be changed). It is frequently used in academic and sports contexts.
よくある間違い
Learners often use the adverb 'finally' when they need the adjective 'final'. For example, they might say 'the finally result' instead of 'the final result'.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word 'FINish'. The 'FINal' step is the one that leads to the 'FINish' line.
語源
Derived from the Latin word 'finalis,' which comes from 'finis' meaning 'end' or 'boundary'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many English-speaking countries, 'finals' is a common noun used to refer to the major examinations at the end of a university semester.
クイックテスト
Please make sure you check the ___ version of the report for mistakes.
正解!
正解は: final
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